Patriots trade down, Saints take Mark Ingram

The Patriots traded the 28th overall pick of the 2011 NFL draft to the Saints Thursday, acquiring the 56th overall pick and New Orleans’ first-round pick in 2012. After securing the 28th pick, the Saints selected Alabama running back Mark Ingram.

With the move, the Patriots will now have three second-round picks on Friday and two first-round picks in 2012.

Ingram ran for 875 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior after winning the Heisman in his sophomore campaign.